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Bulleit Bourbon vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a sourced, spice-driven blend and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 ~$57 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).